Ancient Grain Mini Naan Bread Pizza

Dinner Tonight: Ancient Grain Mini Naan Bread Pizza - Turkey Pepperoni and Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage

For Breakfast this morning I Poached an Egg, fried a few slices of Boar's Head Sweet Slice Ham, toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin, and had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Good start to a rainy Thursday morning! It started raining overnight and a few showers this morning. Cloudy and 51 degrees for a high. Stayed in most of the day and got some things done around the house. Dinner tonight; Ancient Grain Mini Naan Bread Pizza - Turkey Pepperoni and Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage.



I picked up a package of Stonefire Mini Naan Ancient Grain Bread at Meijer earlier in the week. And I'm using them to make some Mini Pizzas. For my toppings I'm using Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Jennie - O Sweet Italian Turkey Sausages, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Green Olives, Oscar Mayer Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits, Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, and Ragu Traditional Pizza Sauce.








Preheated the oven on 400 degrees. Next I grabbed a medium size skillet, sprayed it with Pam

Cooking Spray, added a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil, and heated it on medium heat. As the skillet was heating I got 2 Jennie - O Sweet Italian Sausages and cut the end off each Sausage . Then squeezed the Sausage Meat out of the casing and formed that into small chunks. With the skillet heated I fried the Sausage pieces. When they were browned and heated through removed them from the skillet into a small bowl until ready to use.

The oven was heated up and I got the Naan Bread ready. I used a small baking sheet, lined it with foil, and sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray. I lined the 4 Naan Breads up on the baking sheet. I then brushed a light coat of Extra Virgin Olive oil on the top of them. I then baked then for about 2 minutes. Pulled the sheet out of the oven and let the Naan Bread cool for 5 minutes.

When the Bread cooled I added the toppings on top. I started with the Ragu Pizza Sauce. Next slices of Hormel Turkey Pepperoni. Then the Jennie - O Turkey Sweet Italian Sausage pieces, next the Black and Green Sliced Olives, sliced Mushrooms, Oscar Mayer Bacon Bits, and finally the Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. Slid the baking sheet back into the oven to bake.





I baked the Naan Bread Pizzas for about 8 minutes, until the ingredients had heated through and

Cheese melted. Pulled the baking sheet from the oven and let the Pizzas cool for 3 minutes. With the first bite I knew the Naan Bread was a perfect Pizza Crust! The Crust had excellent taste and baked up perfect. Then with all my toppings had some great Pizzas. Plus a lot fewer calories and carbs than normal Pizza Pies. I'll have to get a couple of packs of the Stonefire Mini Naan Ancient Grain Bread and keep them in the freezer. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop - Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink. 










Ancient Grain Mini Naan
Made with ancient grains, quinoa, spelt, buckwheat, kamut and a touch of honey! These sweeter,
smaller naan are sized just right to fit in your toaster. Perfect for breakfast and snack time. 4 per pack.
https://www.stonefire.com/products/ancient-grain-mini-naan/









Jennie – O Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage

* Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
* Lovers of sweet Italian sausage have found a perfect option

Product Features:
* Gluten Free
* 65% less fat than regular pork sausage

Cooking Instructions:
GRILL METHOD:
* Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
* Place dinner sausages on grill rack 4 inches from heat source.
* Grill approximately 16 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally.
* Always cook to well done, 165 °F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

STOVE TOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Place dinner sausage in hot skillet.
* Cook covered, turning occasionally, 17 – 19 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.
* Learn how to safely handle turkey

Nutrition Facts
Jennie O – Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Lean
Servings: 1
Calories 160 Sodium 670 mg
Total Fat 10 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 3 g Total Carbs 0 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 0 g
Trans 0 g Protein 17 g
Cholesterol 60 mg
http://www.jennieo.com/products/76-Lean-Sweet-Italian-Turkey-Saus

It's Nuts I tell you..........YOGURT SNOWFLAKE PRETZELS

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its YOGURT SNOWFLAKE PRETZELS. Serve the perfect Christmas Candy - YOGURT SNOWFLAKE PRETZELS. Pretzels coated with Yogurt and Silver Sprinkles. This is just one of many of the Healthy and Delicious items that you can choose from at the Nuts site (https://nuts.com/). Choose from items like; GIFTS, NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, and COOKING and BAKING. Plus there's FREE shipping on orders over $59, see for details. Now more on the YOGURT SNOWFLAKE PRETZELS. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!

YOGURT SNOWFLAKE PRETZELS
Celebrate the holidays with these beautiful and delicious yogurt snowflake pretzels. Special snowflake pretzels enveloped in yogurt coating and dusted with twinkly silver sprinkles. Savory and sweet yogurt snowflake pretzels are sure to make the holiday merry, bright and delicious.

Ingredients
Yogurt Coating (Sugar, partiallyhydrogenated palm kernel oil, nonfat milkpowder, whole milk powder, yogurt powder(cultured whey and nonfat milk), lactic acid,soy lecithin (an emulsifier), vanillin(artificial flavor) and sour cream flavor),pretzels (wheat flour, corn syrup, salt,vegetable oil (may contain one or more of thefollowing: corn, canola, cottonseed,soybean), vital wheat gluten, sodiumbicarbonate, and yeast), sprinkles (sugar,artificial color, confectioner's glaze, cornsyrup, gum arabic, carnauba wax, FD&C yellow6 lake, FD&C blue 2 lake, hydroxylated soylecithin, FD&C red 40 lake. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and milk products.

Approximately 52 pieces per pound.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 40g (~1.4 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 90

%DV
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 17g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%
Storage
Store at room temperature for up to 6 months.
https://nuts.com/holiday/snowflake.html


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Turkey Tenderloin Crostini

Passing along a delicious and healthy Appetizer for your Christmas Party or just for the Family, Turkey Tenderloin Crostini. Made using JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Boneless Turkey Breast Tenderloins along with toppings of whole cranberry sauce, blue cheese crumbles and served on Crostini Bread Slices. This sounds and looks so good why wait for Christmas! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Tenderloin Crostini
The term "crostini" in Italian means "little toast". With various toppings, they're the perfect appetizer before any meal. Our Turkey Tenderloin crostinis combine sweet and savory with whole cranberry sauce, blue cheese crumbles and tender turkey on top. Make them, and you might be the toast of your next dinner!


INGREDIENTS

1 (20-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Boneless Turkey Breast Tenderloins
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
15 crostini bread slices
¾ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon country-Dijon mustard
⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
fresh marjoram leaves, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1) Season turkey with seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Let stand 15 minutes and slice into about 15¼-inch slices.
2) In small bowl, stir together cranberry sauce and mustard.
3) Place 1 tenderloin slice on each crostini bread slice and top with cranberry mixture and blue cheese crumbles.
4) Garnish with fresh marjoram leaves, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories 100
Protein 10g
Carbohydrates 11g
Fiber 0g
Sugars 5g
Fat1. 5g
Cholesterol 20mg
Sodium 150mg
Saturated Fa t0.5g

https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1194-turkey-tenderloin-crostini

Kitchen Hints of the Day!

Slow Cooker hints.........


* Buy cheaper meat. Tougher cheaper meats are better for slow cooking. For best results when cooking meat/chicken, always brown the ingredients in a frying pan first. This locks in the flavor and produces a true slow simmered look and flavor. Be sure to remove all the sauce, juices and bits from the bottom of the frying pan to the slow cooker.
 * For even cooking, cut food into uniform-size pieces. Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top.
* Keep the lid on! It is important to retain the heat when making a slow cooker meal, so avoid taking off the lid. Only remove the lid to stir or check for doneness.

Zesty Herbs and Spice Fire Grilled Wings w/ Savory Herb Potatoes and Texas Toast (Light)

Dinner Tonight: Baked Zesty Herbs and Spice Fire Grilled Wings w/ Savory Herb Potatoes and Texas Toast (Light)




For Breakfast this morning I made what's become my favorite Breakfast. I fried some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, Heated up some Meijer Diced Ham, fried an Egg Sunnyside Up, made a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I made a bed of the Hashbrowns in a bow and sprinkled

some Sargento Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Next I put the Diced Ham over top the Hash Browns then put the Sunnyside Up Egg on to top it off. Also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Mostly sunny and 54 degrees out, some rain showers moving in for tomorrow. Cleaned the house today, vacuum and dusted. Then did some work on the computer. Dusted and cleaned then ran all the scans and deleted old files. For Dinner tonight I prepared Baked Zesty Herbs and Spice Fire Grilled Wings w/ Savory Herb Potatoes and Texas Toast (Light).




I had tried the Cooked Perfect Buffalo Wings last week and loved them. So this week I'm trying the
Cooked Perfect Zesty Herbs and Spice Fire Grilled Wings. They come Seasoned in Thyme, Sage, and Peppers. They come frozen so you can prepare them in the microwave or in the oven, I went with the oven method.










To prepare them; Preheat the oven to 375° F.Grab a baking sheet, line with Foil, and spray it with with Pam Cooking Spray. Place the Wings on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, turn the Wings, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving. These are just as good as the Buffalo Wings, if not better! Served with some Litehouse Lite Blue Cheese Dressing.







I could just have the Wings but Mom and Dad always have to have at least one side dish so I prepared a carton of the Little Potato Company Savory Herb Potatoes. A favorite I always pick while at Meijer are the Little Potato Company Savory Herb Potatoes. We have these quite often and really enjoy them. The Potatoes come in a microwavable tray. Just pop the tray in the microwave for five minutes and mix in the seasoning pack and you have a nutritious and tasty Potato Dish. These are definitely a good item to have in the pantry! So easy to prepare and no clean up. I also boiled some Green Giant Mini Eras of Sweet Corn. You can't beat this corn, best there is! For Dessert later a Weight Watcher's Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.

Cooked Perfect Zesty Herbs and Spice Fire Grilled Wings

The Classic Appetizer and Party Favorite

Thyme and sage, plus savory peppers come together in our Zesty Herbs and Spice chicken wings. A perfect party snack!

* Available in 38 oz. and 20 oz. sizes, excellent for appetizers and family dinners

* Does not contain breading
* Fully cooked and fire grilled

Heating Instructions
Cooked Perfect® Fire Grilled Wings are fully cooked. Please follow directions below for heating. All times are from a frozen state; reduce time if thawed. Times may vary.
* Conventional Oven or Toaster Oven:
Preheat oven to 375° F. Prepare baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place wings on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, turn wings, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving. When preparing our wings using a toaster oven, preheat toaster oven to 350° F. Coat baking tray with non-stick cooking spray. Place 6 wings on coated tray and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Turn wings over and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
* Microwave Oven (1000 watts):
Place 6 wings in a single layer on a microwave safe dish. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Turn wings over and continue on high for an additional 1-2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before serving. For every additional wing, add 30 seconds to heating time.
https://www.cookedperfect.com/products/zesty-herbs-spice-fire-grilled-wings/





the Little Potato Company – Savory Herb
HERBS AND SPICES, WITH A HINT OF BACON

Evoking all the cozy feelings of home-cooking, the Savory Herb flavor combines a fun mix of red

and yellow Creamer potatoes with a comforting blend of savory herbs, earthy spices and just a hint of bacon flavor.

Simply pop the tray in the microwave for five minutes and mix in the seasoning pack and voila! – you have a nutritious taste of home. This is cozy dish on its own, or combine it with other ingredients to take your meal to a whole new level of down-home goodness.

You may also want to try our Garlic Parsley or Zesty Italian flavors.

*CALORIES PER SERVING 85
* GOOD SOURCE OF POTASSIUM
* SOURCE OF FIBER
* SOURCE OF VITAMIN C
* NATURALLY FAT-FREE

Microwave
In three easy steps, you have perfectly steamed and seasoned potatoes!

1. Simply remove the cardboard sleeve and seasoning pack. The plastic film stays on to aid in steaming the potatoes.
2. Place the convenience tray in the microwave. Cook on high for 5 minutes*.
3. Let the tray rest for 2 minutes then carefully remove plastic film and stir in seasoning pack. Caution – the contents will be very hot. If desired, add 1 tbsp. of butter or olive oil.

Serve and enjoy!
*Cooking times may vary.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 85
Fat 0%
Saturated / Trans Fats 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 175 mg 7%
Potassium 510 mg 15%
Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
Fibre 2 g 8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 2 g

http://www.littlepotatoes.com/en/products/savory-herb/

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - Buffalo Pot Roast

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is a Buffalo Pot Roast. It's a Winter Comfort Food Classic - Buffalo Pot Roast! Made using the Wild Idea Buffalo Chuck Roast. You can find this recipe and purchase the Wild Idea Buffalo Chuck Roast along with all the other Wild Idea Products at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  https://wildideabuffalo.com/

Nothing represents “comfort food” better than a traditional pot roast. Wild Idea’s 100% grass-fed, rich and slightly sweet bison roast, braised until tender and juicy, nestled in a bed of potatoes and carrots, and covered with pan gravy, says it all! Always a favorite, but this savory, one pot meal is a wonderful way to welcome the fall!

 Buffalo Pot Roast
Ingredients:
1 – 3 pound Wild Idea buffalo Chuck Roast

2 – tablespoons olive oil
2 – teaspoons sea salt
2 – teaspoons black pepper
2 – teaspoons garlic powder
2 – teaspoons thyme, or two to three sprigs fresh thyme *I use half fresh & half dried.
1 – teaspoon rosemary, or one to two small fresh sprigs *I use half fresh & half dried.
1 – teaspoon oregano, or one sprig oregano *I use half fresh & half dried.
2 – onions, 1 diced and 1 quartered
1 to 2 tomatoes, coarse chopped
5 – cups buffalo, vegetable or organic beef stock
6 – potatoes, quartered
3 – celery stalks, quartered
4 to 6 – carrots, peeled and quartered
½ - cup red wine
1 – tablespoon corn starch, or more if needed

Preparation:

1 - Preheat oven to 225°. Rinse bison roast, pat dry and remove string. *Removing string is optional; I usually remove for this preparation, so I don’t loose the seasoning in removing after cooking.
2 - Mix all the dried seasonings together. Rub the roast with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and rub the dried seasoning into the roast.
3 - In a heavy pot over high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of the olive oil. Place the seasoned

roast into the hot oil and brown for 5 minutes. Turn roast 3 times, searing for 5 minutes each. *Positioning roast up against the pan sidewalls will help in browning the whole roast.
4 -Move the roast to the side and add the chopped onions, lifting the roast so onions cover the bottom and stir occassionally. Allow the onions to cook for about 5 minutes.
5 - Add the chopped tomatoes around the roast an pour in the stock. Let the stock come to a full boil, then cover and turn off the heat.
6 - Transfer covered roast into the preheated oven on the middle rack. Braise the buffalo pot roast for 6 hours.
7 - During the last half hour of cooking, add the potatoes, pushing them down into the juices. Cover and increase heat to 375°.
8 - Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes, then, add the celery, onion, and carrots. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Check the vegetables to insure they are cooked through, but still slightly firm. Continue to cook for a few more minutes if needed.
9 - Remove the pot roast from the oven, and transfer the roast and the vegetables to a cutting board or platter. Cover with foil.
10 - Place the pot with the juices on the stovetop over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch into the wine, and whisk into the bubbling pan juices. If the gravy is not to your desired thickness add more wine/cornstarch mix, until desired consistency is achieved. Season to taste.
11 - Carve roast and pass with gravy and crusty bread.

https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/thanksgiving-recipes

Healthy Low-Sodium Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Low-Sodium Recipes. You can find recipes like - Sautéed Shrimp with Mango Salsa and Coconut Cauliflower Rice, Vegetable Weight-Loss Soup, and Cauliflower Nachos. Find these and so much more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Low-Sodium Recipes

Find healthy, delicious low-sodium recipes including low-sodium main dishes, snacks and desserts. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Sautéed Shrimp with Mango Salsa and Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Shrimp and rice gets a tropical makeover in this healthy 400-calorie dinner. Instead of rice, we've combined riced cauliflower and coconut milk for light coconut rice topped with spicy shrimp and a juicy mango-avocado salsa to cool it all down. Squeeze on some fresh lime juice before digging in to take this easy meal to the next level........


Vegetable Weight-Loss Soup
A big bowl of this veggie-packed minestrone will leave you satisfied for hours without consuming a lot of calories—plus it's an easy way to boost your vegetable servings for the day. Top with a dollop of pesto before devouring this delicious skinny vegetable soup........


Cauliflower Nachos
Indulge your nacho cravings with this healthy vegetarian nacho recipe that's loaded with vegetables (thanks in part to roasted cauliflower standing in for chips) and protein-packed beans, and has a lot more fiber than traditional nachos. These baked cauliflower nachos, piled with guacamole, melty cheese, fresh pico de gallo and avocado, are great as an appetizer or could be eaten as a light dinner.......



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Low-Sodium Recipes
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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Storing Bread........


Bread stays fresh for a longer time if you place it in an airtight bag with a stalk of celery. If you are going to freeze a loaf of bread, make sure you include a paper towel in the package to absorb moisture and prevent it from becoming mushy when thawed.

Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich w/ Baked Fries




For Breakfast this morning I made some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, fried 2 Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, and made a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Another beautiful day
out there again a bit more windy but sunny and 61 degrees!. After Breakfast did some light house cleaning and started Mom's laundry for her. After Lunch I had to back to the store, Meijer was out of all its Aunt Millie's Reduced Fat Buns and Bread. So I went back to pick some up. Back home not much else going on. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich w/ Baked Fries.



Purchased the Cod Loin Fillets at Kroger and had them in the freezer. So I laid a fillet in the fridge overnight to thaw. To prepare the Cod I rinsed the fillet off with cold water and patted dry. Then seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. Combined flour and both

Garlic Powder and Onion powder. Then pressed both sides of fillet into flour for a light dusting , shaking off any excess flour. Dipped the floured fillets into the Paprika seasoned Egg Beater’s, allowing excess to drip off. Placed the fillets, one at a time, in Panko Bread Crumbs, and lightly toss fillets until both sides are covered. Meanwhile, heated the Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a skillet and placed the fillets in and cooked 3 minutes each side. Served on a Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Bun. I love making Fish Sandwiches with Cod and the Panko Bread Crumbs. Cod cooks up great no matter how you prepare it. Plus it’s a very meaty Fish which makes for one excellent Fish Sandwich.


For my Fries I’m using Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries. Seasoned them with McCormick Grinder

Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn Medley. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right, excellent Shoestring Fry! Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. It’s an easy prepared but hot and filling meal. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.











Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich

Ingredients:

(4) 4oz. Orange Roughy or Cod Fillets
1c. Panko Bread Crumbs
Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. Egg Beater’s
1/2 c. Flour
1 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

* Rinse fillets and pat dry the fillets and season with Sea Salt and Pepper.
* Combine flour and both Garlic Powder and Onion powder then press both sides of fillet into flour for a light dusting , shaking off any excess flour.
* Dip floured fillets into Paprika Seasoned Egg Beater’s, allowing excess to drip off.
* Place fillets, one at a time, in Panko Bread Crumbs and lightly toss fillets until both sides are covered.
* Meanwhile, heat canola oil in skillet and place the fillets in oil and saute 4 minutes each side, or until fillets are heated through and Panko Crust has browned.
Number of Servings: 4




Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries

Lightly seasoned with sea salt, these Julienne Fries make your everyday French fry wonder where it went wrong.

Ingredients: Organic Potatoes, Organic Canola Oil and/or Organic Sunflower Oil and/or Organic Safflower Oil, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 oz (84 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 36
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 310mg 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
https://www.alexiafoods.com/products/fries/yukon-gold-julienne-fries

Diabetic Dish of the Week - APPLE AND HONEY SCONES

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - APPLE AND HONEY SCONES. Start your morning off right with these Diabetic Friendly Scones! The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine web site which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes for Appetizers, Soups, Main Courses, Dessert, and more! So check it out today, it's one of my favorite sites. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

APPLE AND HONEY SCONES

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/3 cup margarine
1-1/4 cups finely chopped apple
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup honey
Topping
1 tbsp toasted wheat germ
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp sugar

Directions

1 - Preheat oven 400F. Lightly spray a large cookie heet with non-stick cooking spray. Handle the dough gently; overmixing the scones can make them tough.
2 - Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, spices, baking soda & optional salt. Cut in the margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add combined apple, milk, and honey, mixing until dry ingredients are moistened.
3 - Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently 5-6 times. Pat dough into a 9-inch circle. Mix together topping ingredients (1 tbsp wheat germ, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp sugar). Sprinkle over dough. Cut dough into 10 wedges. Place 1/2-inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 10

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 223
Fat: 7 grams
Sodium: 270 milligrams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 36 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-and-honey-scones

Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its - Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Vegetarian Recipes like; Easy Pasta and Pepper Primavera, Kale-Powered Pasta, and Three-Cheese Manicotti. Enjoy and eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/



Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes
Satisfy your hunger with our favorite diabetic vegetarian recipes (think yummy pastas, salads, wraps, and soups). Our meatless meal recipes are packed with tasty and healthful veggies -- perfect for dinner tonight!


Easy Pasta and Pepper Primavera
Packed with fiber and protein, this simple-to-make pasta dish is a great Italian recipe for a busy weeknight meal -- plus, it has fewer than 300 calories per serving........


Kale-Powered Pasta
Need something fast and healthy for dinner tonight? This savory pasta dish has fewer than 225 calories per serving and will be ready in 20 minutes......


Three-Cheese Manicotti
Using wrap pasta in place of dried pasta shells makes this delightful version of manicotti perfect for company........



* Click the link below to get all the Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/vegetarian/top-diabetic-vegetarian-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Eat lots of Fruit............


Fruit are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, vitamin C and folate (folic acid). Try incorporating blueberries, citrus fruit, cranberries or strawberries which contain phytochemicals that are being studied for added health benefits.

Chopped Bison Sirloin Steak w/ Cut Green Beans, Baked Potato, and Texas Toast

Dinner Tonight: Chopped Bison Sirloin Steak w/ Cut Green Beans, Baked Potato, and Texas Toast






For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin that I topped with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Outside it’s sunny and 59 degrees, not bad weather for a November 27th! After Breakfast I headed out to Meijer to do some grocery shopping and then swung by Kroger for a couple of items. Stopped by the ATM and got gas before heading home. Got the cart out of the shed after Lunch. Went around the outside of the house and gathered up some leaves. Then took the leaf blower and cleaned off the deck and driveway. Really a nice day out today. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Chopped Bison Sirloin Steak w/ Cut Green Beans, Baked Potato, and Texas Toast.


For Dinner tonight it’s one of my favorites, SayersBrook Ranch Bison Chopped Sirloin Steak. I love this Chopped Steak. To start I preheated the oven on 400 degrees. To prepare it I’ll need McCormick

Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley, McCormick Crushed Rosemary, and McCormick Thyme Leaves (all seasoning to taste). I got the Cast Iron Skillet out to prepare it. I first sprayed it with a very light coat of Pam Cooking Spray and then added a tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated it on medium heat. When the pan was heated I added the Chopped Steak. I cooked each side 2 minutes.Then finished it in the oven, at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. It cooked up beautifully, perfect medium rare! Had a nice little char on the outside and moist and juicy inside. These are so tender you could slice them with a spoon and have an excellent taste to them.

For a side I heated up a large can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Just empty the can into a sauce pan and heat until heated through. I love all Beans but Green Beans are my favorite along with the Seasoned Pinto Beans.









I also prepared a Baked Potato. Seasoned that with the McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn

Medley, and topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. I also baked a slice of New York Bakery Lite Texas Toast, One delicious meal tonight. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.

SayersBrook Ranch Bison Chopped Sirloin Steak

If you like the flavor of the sirloin, love the Bison Burger but want to take it up a notch, then the Chopped Sirloin Steak is for you! 4 lbs (4 packages each with 2-8oz chopped sirloin steaks).
Great flavor of the sirloin but also extremely tender and juicy.

http://www.sayersbrook.com/bison-chopped-sirloin-steak-4-lbs/

One of America's Favorites - Ham and Cheese Sandwich

A grilled ham and cheese sandwich, in a cast iron frying pan

A ham and cheese sandwich is a common type of sandwich. It is made by putting cheese and sliced ham between two slices of bread. The bread is sometimes buttered and/or toasted. Vegetables like lettuce, tomato, onion or pickle slices can also be included. Various kinds of mustard and mayonnaise are also common.

Sliced bread, sliced cheese, and sliced cooked ham are very readily available in Western supermarkets and as a result ham and cheese sandwiches are quick and easy to prepare. They are a common component of a packed lunch.


As recalled by ballpark concessionaire Harry Stevens in a 1924 interview, in 1894 ham and cheese

Open-faced ham and cheese tapas-style sandwiches

sandwiches were the only food sold in New York baseball parks; frankfurters were introduced fifteen years later.

An Englishwoman, writing in 1923 of her passage through Ellis Island on a trip to the U.S., noted:

I was in fear and trembling, having heard so many tales of the abuse aliens receive there.... The attendants were very kind and not at all rough with us. It was the noon hour... in a little while porters came along with baskets of very good ham and cheese sandwiches and coffee for the grown-ups and milk for the babies.
Richard E. Byrd took ham and cheese sandwiches on his 1926 polar flight as did 1927 transatlantic fliers Chamberlin and Levine.

The origin of the ham and cheese sandwich has been debated for a number of years by culinary

A grilled ham and cheese sandwich with a salad and chips

intellectuals. The leading theory as to who first started to produce a ham, cheese and bread dish is mentioned in The Larousse Gastronomique 1961. Here it notes that Patrick Connolly, an 18th-century Irish immigrant to England, sold a bread dish which:

"combined the remains of pig, cured and sliced with a topping of Leicester cheese and a kiss of egg yolk sauce (a form of mayonnaise) in a round bread roll. The dish was rather unimaginatively known as a Connolly and is still sometimes referred to as this in some parts of the Midlands in the UK."

In the UK, a common addition to a ham and cheese sandwich is pickle (a sweet, vinegary chutney originally by Branston); the snack is then known as a ham, cheese and pickle sandwich.

In French cuisine, a croque-monsieur is a type of ham and cheese sandwich. It is topped with cheese and baked or fried.

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Garlic Bread

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Garlic Bread. Grilled Tofu seasoned with Granulated Garlic, Hungarian Paprika, and Ground Cumin. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Garlic Bread. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website (http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html). The Cook's site has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes and cuisines. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!

Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Garlic Bread

Recipe Ingredients:

Chimichurri Sauce:
2 cups lightly packed chopped parsley

4 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons shallot or onion, minced
1/4 cup of vegetable or olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Cumin Rub:
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound water-packed extra-firm tofu, cut in half lengthwise
olive oil

Grilled Garlic Bread:
8 pieces of crusty and dense Italian bread, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick
4 large cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
extra virgin olive oil

Cooking Directions:

1 - For Chimichurri Sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not puréed. Set aside.
2 - For Cumin Rub: Combine the garlic, paprika and cumin; mix well. Set aside.
3 - Cut the tofu in half lengthwise to make 2 "steaks" about 3/4-inch thick. Brush lightly with olive oil. Press the Cumin Rub into both sides of the tofu steaks.
4 - Place tofu steaks in a grill pan coated with oil or directly on the cooking grate over direct heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the tofu steak with a pair of tongs and a flat spatula if necessary. Sear the second side and continue grilling until done, about 3 to 5 minutes. Cut each tofu steak in half to form 2 triangles. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Garlic Bread
5 - For Grilled Garlic Bread: Place bread on grill rack or in grill pan. Cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Rub 1 side of each piece of bread with a half clove of garlic; rub hard for good garlicky flavor. Place each piece of bread on a serving plate and brush with a thin coating of olive oil.

Makes 4 servings.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/grilled_tofu_with_chimichurri_sauce_and_grilled_garlic_bread_recipe.html

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

All about the Cabbage........


Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It is also a very good source of manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, folate and copper. Additionally, cabbage is a good source of choline, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, pantothenic acid, protein and niacin.

Chili and Cheese Nachos

Dinner Tonight: Chili and Cheese Nachos




To start my day off I toasted a couple of Eggo Nutrigrain Waffles. Also had the morning cup of
Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Not quite as cold this morning, 30 degrees. Had a high of 45 degrees and mostly sunny, not bad for this time of year. Mom went to Church and stayed home and watched Dad. So I cleaned the house and did a load of laundry. After Lunch I got the leaf blower out and cleaned the deck and driveway off, still a lot of leaves blowing around. Had everything done and caught up on some programs I had recorded. For Dinner tonight a real Comfort Food, Chili and Cheese Nachos.


We love Chili and Cheese Nachos around here! It's been a while since I've made any and they sure sounded good for Dinner tonight. To make them I'll need: Tostitos Multi Grain Scoops for my Chips.

I love these with Salsa or just as snack by their selves, they bake and hold their shape better than most chips. For my toppings I used 1 can of Mario Sliced Black Olives, sliced up some Green Olives, Mezzetta Deli Sliced Jalapeno Peppers, Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans, a few shakes (or more) of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, and Sargento Reduced Fat Mozzarella. Put all that together and it’s nothing but good Nachos! Especially love the Jalapenos, nice mild heat!





To prepare I preheat the oven at 400 degrees and sprayed a glass baking dish with Pam and layer everything in. I first opened up 2 cans of the Hormel Chili with Beans and heated them up in a sauce

pan, as it was heating I added about 6 shakes of Frank’s Hot Sauce to it and mixed. After the Chili was ready I added 4 tablespoons of Chili to the baking dish, then I added my Scoops (Chips). I then added the Sliced Black Olives and Sliced Green Olives, the remainder of the Chili, Sliced Jalapeno Peppers (Love These), and then top everything the Cheese. Then just pop it in the oven 10 minutes or until the Cheese had started to melt and everything heated. I love Nachos, nothing better than a big plate of Chili Cheese Nachos! Also had a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink. For dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.





Hormel: Turkey w/Beans 98% Fat Free Chili

* Since 1891
* NO preservatives

Directions:
Stove top: empty chili into saucepan. Stir occasionally while heating over medium heat, about 5 minutes or until hot. Microwave: empty chili into microwaveable bowl; cover loosely. Heat for 2 To 3 minutes or until hot, stirring once. Careful. Let chili stand in microwave 1 minute and stir before serving. All microwaves And stoves vary. Times given are approximate.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (247 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 210
Calories from Fat 27
Total Fat 3.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Cholesterol 45 mg 15%
Sodium 1250 mg 52%
Carbohydrates 28.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g 24%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 17.0g




Tostitos Multigrain Scoops! Tortilla Chips

Serve up a sensible snacking option with multi-grain tortilla chips at your next gathering using

Tostitos Multigrain Scoops! Tortilla Chips, 10 oz. Whether its family Mexican food night or a game night with friends, there are plenty of Tostitos Multigrain Scoops! to go around with this 10-ounce bag. Make a platter or two of individual appetizers to share with guests or for a family weekend snack.
The authentic flavor of Tostitos Multigrain Scoops! Tortilla Chips, 10 oz. makes them versatile for pairing with a variety of Tostitos dips. These multigrain tortilla chips and a bowl of salsa are a perfect pair for an evening snack while watching a movie. Spruce up chips and salsa with a dollop of sour cream and some freshly chopped cilantro for a different take on the classic snack. The crunchy texture of the chips makes them a great substitute for crackers with a bowl of chili or soup.
Tostitos Multigrain Scoops! Tortilla Chips, 10 oz.:
* 10 oz. bag
* Multigrain chips
* Perfect for quick, easy appetizers
* Sturdy for scooping through layered dips
* Great for parties

Ingredients:
Ingredients: Whole White Corn, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More of The Following: Corn, Sunflower, Or Soybean Oil), And Salt.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Oz
Servings Per Container 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
Calories From Fat 60
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7 G 10
Saturated Fat 1 G 4
Trans Fat 0 G
Monounsaturated Fat 2 G
Cholesterol 0 Mg 0
Sodium 110 Mg 5
Total Carbohydrate 17 G 6
Dietary Fiber 2 G 7
Sugars <1 g="" p="">Protein 2 G

Soup Special of the Day!..........Hearty Vegetable Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is a Hearty Vegetable Soup. Zucchini, Carrots, Mushrooms, and Potatoes are just 4 of the ingredients that make this Hearty Classic! The recipe is from one of my favorite Diabetic Friendly sites, the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website (https://diabeticgourmet.com/). The Diabetic Gourmet site has a huge selection of recipes, news, and Diabetic Care and Management tips. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy!


Hearty Vegetable Soup
A vegetable soup can make a particularly satisfying dinner. Using a wide variety of vegetables, herbs and spices makes a soup loaded with nutrients yet low in calories. In addition to containing powerful anti-cancer substances called phytochemicals, vegetables will help you reach the ideal goal of nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day..........

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, sliced thin
2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
10 mushrooms, sliced
2 ribs celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 can (15.5 oz.) corn, drained
1 russet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 lb. green beans cut in half diagonally
4 cups (1 qt.) reduced-sodium vegetable broth
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp. dried)
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano (or 2 tsp. dried)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions
1 - In a heavy, large pot, place all ingredients except salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook, checking that contents remain at a simmer, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
2 - With a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups of vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add 1 cup cooking liquid. Puree until smooth, then return to the pot of soup.
3 - Stir to incorporate puree into the soup and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

119 calories,
less than 1 g. total fat,
0 g. saturated fat,
24 g. carbohydrate,
6 g. protein,
6 g. dietary fiber,
578 mg. sodium

https://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/soups-on/

Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Casseroles dishes like; Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole, Two-Bean Enchilada Casserole, and Pork Stew with Amaranth Biscuit Topper. Find these and more all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are one-dish wonders that are easy to make and can be full of nutritious food combinations, like the ones in this best-ever diabetic casserole recipe collection.


Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole
You'll forget all about Chinese takeout with this delicious, protein-packed dish. Get a full serving of veggies in each 1-1/3-cup serving of this creamy, crunchy casserole recipe......


Two-Bean Enchilada Casserole
A Mexican-inspired masterpiece, this Two-Bean Enchilada Casserole recipe is packed with protein and fiber. Looking to add a little tang without adding fat? Top it off with plain fat-free or low-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. You can also make this recipe vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth in place of chicken broth......


Pork Stew with Amaranth Biscuit Topper
A fun take on a classic, this pork stew will be your go-to dinner recipe for deliciously guilt-free comfort. The hearty stew is topped with biscuits made from amaranth, a protein powerhouse that's packed with cholesterol-lowering vitamins and minerals.........



* Click the link below to get all the Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/main-dishes/delicious-diabetic-casserole-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

What about Yams........


Yams are a good source of vitamin C – 27% of the daily value for fighting infections such as colds and flu and quick wound healing, anti-aging, strong bones, and healthy immune function. It also provides good amounts of fiber, potassium, manganese, and metabolic B vitamins.

Ham, Eggs, Hash Browns, and Toast

Dinner Tonight: Ham, Eggs, Hash Browns, and Toast





For Breakfast this Morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin that I topped with Smucker's Sugar Free Blackberry Jam. Also had that morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. This morning it was cloudy and 28 degrees. As the day went on we seen some sunshine and a high of 51 degrees. Did a few things around the house and then starting at Noon I watched College Football for the rest of the afternoon. For Dinner tonight some Breakfast! I prepared Ham, Eggs, Hash Browns, and Toast.

Breakfast for Dinner sounded perfect for Dinner tonight! I sliced up the rest of our Thanksgiving Ham off the bone. The Ham, as it is most years, was moist and delicious! We used Cook's Bone In Ham. To prepare it I used a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray, and heated it on medium heat. I then took a few slices of it and reheated it i tin the skillet for about 5 minutes. I love this Ham! It has such good flavor, perfect for Breakfast or Dinner.






Next I used the same skillet and I prepared a Sunny Side Up Egg. Fried it on medium low, seasoned with Morton's Lite Salt and Ground Black Pepper.












As the the Ham and Egg were cooking, in another skillet I prepared some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns. I love these, I could have them every day! Again I used a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray, added 1 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil, and heated it on medium heat. I fried these for 14 minutes. When done I sprinkled some Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese.








Finally I toasted a couple of slices of Aunt Millie's Light Whole Grain Bread. Topped them with
some I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. Had a glass of 2% White Milk to drink. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop - Pop Corn and a Coke Zero to drink.













Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns

Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns fry up perfectly to a crisp, golden brown because they’re

made from quality potatoes. They’re always fresh, never frozen so you’ll never have to worry about freezer burn. Fresh, delicious potatoes mean you never have to sacrifice great homemade taste.

Nutrition FactsSimply Pot
Serving Size 1/2 cup (81 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 70
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Carbohydrates 16.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.0g
http://www.simplypotatoes.com/products/productview.cfm?p




Aunt Millie's Light Whole Grain Bread

Weight Watchers® SmartPoints®: 2
*The SmartPoints® value for this product was calculated by Aunt Millie’s and is provided for

informational purposes only. This is not an endorsement, sponsorship or approval of this product or its manufacturer by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the Weight Watchers® and SmartPoints® trademarks.
This bread has fewer calories than regular bread and provides at lease 20% of the recommended grams of fiber health experts suggest.

Nutrition
Serving size 2 Slices (47g)
Servings per Container 12

Calories 35
     Calories from fat 0
Amount/Serving %DV*
Total Fat 0.5g 0g
Saturated Fat 0g 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0mg
Sodium 170mg 85mg
Total Carbohydrate 17g 8g
Fiber 6g 3g
Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
https://www.auntmillies.com/products/breads/1357